Lot 372

Chief of Scouts by Capt. W.F. Drannan 1st Edition

Estimate: $300 - $600

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Featured for sale in this lot is a 1st Edition of, “Chief of Scouts - Piloting Emigrants Across the Plains of 50 Years Ago” written by Capt. W.F. Drannan and published by Rhodes & McClure Publishing Company in 1910. The book is "Copiously illustrated" by E. Bert Smith. The book is a sequel to Drannan's book, "Thirty-One Years on the Plains and in the Mountains". This narrative gives you a fresh look at early pioneer travels across the west and the smarts that men, like Mr. Drannan, acquired when dealing with those hostile and tough new lands. The book shows good condition overall, the red cloth stamped cover has minimal scuffing to the edges, spine is minimally loose. Intact pages exhibit age tanning throughout, moisture staining on fore edges with some light foxing noted. Measures 5.75"W x 8"L x 1.5"D
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